Unincorporated Millard County building permits

Requirements

• New single-family dwelling construction
• Additions to existing residential structures
• Any structural modification, alteration, repair, move, demolition, or occupancy change (UCA 17-27a-802)
• All residential dwellings in the unincorporated parts of the County require a Conditional Use Permit recorded with the deed, per Millard County Building Department policy (protection of the agriculture industry in Millard County)
• Residential structures with 2,500+ sq ft on the main floor and more than one story require construction documents stamped by a licensed structural engineer and/or architect
• Certified water source capable of delivering minimum 40 psi (Millard County Code 5-2-5; 2009 IRC P2903.3)
• Minimum electrical service capable of delivering 100 amps continuously (2009 IRC E3602.1)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetMillard County Building Permit Pre-Application Worksheet — applicant, owner, contractor, and project information
• RequiredTwo Complete Sets of Plans (1/4-inch to foot scale, min. 11x17)Accurate detailed drawings per the Residential Plan and Permit Acceptance Policy: plot plan, footing/foundation plan, basement plan, main/upper floor plans, elevations, wall sections, floor framing plan, roof/truss framing plan, window/door schedule, stairway sections, handrail/guardrail details, plumbing plan, electrical plan, HVAC/water heater details. Two sets required.
• RequiredLegal Description & Plat MapComplete legal description of the property, obtained from deed or Millard County Recorder's office
• RequiredZoning DesignationObtained from the zoning administrator of the jurisdiction the site is located in
• OptionalSeptic/Sewer ApprovalIf public sewer is not available, a waste water permit from the Central Utah Public Health Department is required before a building permit can be issued
• OptionalOwner/Builder AgreementRequired if the owner will act as general contractor on their own residence — must be signed and notarized
• OptionalEncroachment Permit from Millard County Road DepartmentRequired if the project needs to encroach on a public road or highway for site access

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• Electrical work (residential or commercial/pivot)
• Mechanical (HVAC) installation or replacement
• Plumbing installation or alteration
• Stucco application (including after-the-fact stucco permits)

Required documents

• RequiredMillard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/StuccoSingle combined application form listing permit type, building address, contractor or owner information, and project description
• OptionalContractor License NumberValid Utah contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

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• Complete demolition of any structure
• Utilities must be disconnected before demolition begins
• Water and sewer lines must be located and terminated before demolition
• Asbestos determination required — contractor or homeowner is responsible for determining if asbestos is present
• All debris including foundation must be removed and holes filled by the completion date, with a final inspection scheduled

Required documents

• RequiredMillard County Demolition Application/PermitApplicant, owner, and contractor information; schedule of demolition (start/completion date); signature required
• OptionalState Air Quality Demolition PermitRequired from Utah Division of Air Quality for contractor-performed demolition (contact 801-536-4000); not required for owner-performed demolition, but asbestos determination still applies
• OptionalAsbestos Removal ReportIf structure contains asbestos, a copy of the report from an approved asbestos removal company must be submitted to the County within 48 hours of removal. No demolition work can commence before the County reviews this report and approves by issuing the demolition permit.

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• New commercial construction in unincorporated Millard County
• Any structural modification, alteration, repair, move, demolition, or occupancy change of a commercial structure (UCA 17-27a-802)
• Certified water source and adequate electrical service, consistent with the general building-permit conditions documented for residential permits in this county
• All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetSame worksheet used for residential permits — applicant, owner, contractor, and project information; no separate commercial-specific worksheet was located as of 2026-07-19.
• RequiredConstruction Plans and SpecificationsPlans appropriate to commercial occupancy classification (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy code compliance); no dedicated commercial submittal checklist distinct from the residential one documented in this file was located online as of 2026-07-19.
• RequiredLegal Description & Plat MapComplete legal description of the property, obtained from deed or Millard County Recorder's office.
• RequiredZoning DesignationObtained from the zoning administrator of the jurisdiction the site is located in.
• OptionalEncroachment Permit from Millard County Road DepartmentRequired if the project needs to encroach on a public road or highway for site access.

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• Tenant improvement or tenant finish work in an existing commercial building within unincorporated Millard County
• Any structural modification, alteration, repair, or occupancy change of a commercial structure (UCA 17-27a-802)
• All contractors/subcontractors must hold a current Utah State Contractor's license

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit Pre-Application WorksheetSame general worksheet used for all other Millard County building permit types — no dedicated tenant-improvement application was located as of 2026-07-19.
• RequiredConstruction Plans (Tenant Space Scope)Plans showing the scope of tenant-space work; no dedicated tenant-improvement submittal checklist was located online as of 2026-07-19.

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• Property owner(s) of record (or an authorized agent with a signed affidavit) must submit the application
• Proposed use must be a P-1 permitted use within the zoning district per Millard County Code Title 10, Section 10-25-1, Appendix A, Table of Uses (or a P-2 conditional use if the district's table designates it as such)
• Site plan (up to 11" x 17") showing building/use locations, natural features, setbacks, streets, and easements
• County Recorder's plat map(s) showing the subject property and all adjoining properties within 300 feet
• List of names and mailing addresses of property owners within 300 feet of the subject property
• Written permission from any lienholders, mortgage companies, or other parties with a material interest in the property, if different from the applicant
• A building permit must still be obtained separately, as required, before any building, activity, construction, or occupancy commences

Required documents

• RequiredP-1 Permitted Use ApplicationMillard County Planning and Zoning's application form for a P-1 permitted use or P-1 permitted sign, last updated 4/5/2017.
• OptionalP-2 Permitted Use ApplicationUsed instead of the P-1 form when the proposed use is designated a conditional (P-2) use rather than an outright-permitted use in the applicable zoning district, per Millard County Planning and Zoning's forms page.
• OptionalOwner/Agent AgreementRequired if the application is signed by an agent rather than the property owner of record; must be notarized.

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• Per MCC 10-9-17, Table 10-9-2 (Allowed Signs), the required application type depends on sign type: freestanding PYLON and freestanding MONUMENT signs are Conditional C-1 signs decided by the Commission; WALL signs are Permitted P-2 signs also decided by the Commission; CANOPY signs are Permitted P-1 signs decided by the county planner/zoning administrator — MCC 10-9-12
• Small on-premises signs, freestanding directional signs, and temporary signs (up to 12 months) are allowed in all zones WITHOUT any land use authority approval, provided all standards in Table 10-9-2 are met (no part within 5 ft of any road/street ROW, property line, or utility easement; must maintain clear-view-area and fire-appliance-access requirements) — MCC 10-9-17
• A separate table of exempt signs (MCC 10-9-3, Table 10-9-1) needs no permit or fee at all: access location signs (max 2 per driveway, 6 sq ft, 3 ft height), community event posters/fliers, flags, historic plaques, official government notices, and on-premises temporary signs up to 64 sq ft for up to 12 months — provided the sign is not also a prohibited sign under MCC 10-9-4
• Maximum sign area for a freestanding PYLON sign scales with lot frontage: 80 sq ft under 140 ft frontage, up to 140 sq ft at 260+ ft frontage (MCC Table 10-9-3); max height 25 ft above grade
• Maximum sign area for a freestanding MONUMENT sign scales with lot frontage on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-4); max height 8 ft above grade
• Maximum WALL sign area scales with the building wall area on the same 80-140 sq ft schedule (MCC Table 10-9-5); may not project above the wall's eave line or parapet, max 2 wall signs per building (only on walls facing a public road/street)
• CANOPY signs: max 40% of the canopy's total area, no higher than the canopy itself, max 2 per canopy (only on sides facing a public road/street) — MCC 10-9-17
• No part of any sign may be within 5 feet of any road/street right-of-way or utility easement; signs may not interfere with fire protection appliances/fire lanes or be located in a clear-view area — MCC 10-9-5
• A valid building permit must be issued (separate from the sign land-use application) before any sign is erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered — MCC 10-9-6
• All businesses/services advertised on a sign must maintain a valid Millard County business license — MCC 10-9-9
• All persons with a fee interest in the subject property must join in and sign the application; the sign must be authorized by the property owner — MCC 10-9-2

Required documents

• OptionalP-1 Permitted Use/Sign Application (canopy signs only)Used for canopy signs, reviewed by the county planner/zoning administrator per MCC 10-9-12(A). The applicant checks 'P-1 Sign' in the case-number box at the top of the form.
• OptionalP-2 / C-1 Application (wall, pylon, and monument signs)Wall signs use the P-2 Permitted Use process; freestanding pylon and monument signs use the C-1 Conditional Use process — both decided by the Commission per MCC 10-9-12(B), following the same procedures as a P-2 use application or C-1 use application respectively (MCC 10-9-13).
• RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale and of sufficient size to show the proposed sign's location, dimensions, and relationship to property lines and existing structures.
• OptionalOwner/Agent Agreement (notarized)Required only if the application is signed by an agent rather than the property owner of record.
• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationRequired separately, after the applicable sign land-use approval, before construction may begin — MCC 10-9-6.

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• Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
• New dedicated electrical circuit and/or panel capacity to serve the charger, covered under the general Electrical line item
• Compliance with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) per Utah Code § 15A-2-103(1)(g)

Required documents

• RequiredMillard County Building Permit Application — Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/StuccoSingle combined application form listing permit type, building address, contractor or owner information, and project description
• OptionalContractor License NumberValid Utah contractor license (Utah DOPL) if not performed by the homeowner

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